Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 and Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV appear in 38 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 35 tests.
How the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV performs. It takes the win in snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 3 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise ice
Choose Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV if
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Performance Winter | Performance Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 35 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90 | 91.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 3.6 432012 | Avg rank 4.0 112 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.1 7104 | Avg rank 6.2 1 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.3 81611 | Avg rank 4.8 112 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.7 21014 | Avg rank 4.7 2 | Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 11 | No data | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 2 | Avg rank 9.3 | Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.6, compared to 4.0 for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 6.2 for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.3 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
The Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to no data for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 vs Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 wins this category with an average rank of 9.0, compared to 9.3 for the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 or Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 ranks higher on average than the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV ranks better than the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 shows better mileage performance than the Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 appears in 35 independent tests, Continental Winter Contact TS 850 P SUV in 3, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →